Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

Abuse Recovery

Bob Rich’s Self-Therapy Guide: The Development of Resilience

Bob Rich’s book From Depression to Contentment: A self-therapy guide is therapy in your pocket. Depression, anxiety, and other forms of suffering are all …

Luxury Rehabs versus 12 Step Rehabs

by Samantha Waites If you’re researching potential rehab programs, know that there are several categories they can fall into. And the two main categories are …

Signs Your Teen Might Need Rehab

by Skyler Malley Many teens experiment with drugs and alcohol, and unfortunately, some fall into addiction. Trying to determine if your teen is struggling with …

The Importance of Using Structure with Treatment in Drug Rehabilitation Centers

Guest Blog Substance abuse and structure deplete a person’s life of any semblance of structure with their completely taking over the person’s life. …

Social Network of Care

Marcel Gemme Technological advancements over the past ten years have transformed the way people handle their problems. Our society has undoubtedly changed, and …

Nellianne’s Story – Troop Forward and Carry On

by Leila R. Ferrari Nellianne and I attended the same university for graduate work. We sometimes had coffee together and shared personal stories. This story is …

Combating Addiction with Daily Choices

by Tyler S. Hansen  There is no easy way to recovery. As much as we may wish for it to be true, there is no single, monumental decision that will suddenly …

I Didn’t Remember I Was Raped

by Alora Ferrara I couldn’t remember much of anything from my childhood. My mother was a heroin addict, and no matter how much she may have loved us, her …

How to Resist Relapse When Life Feels Out of Control

by Trevor McDonald Life has a habit of spiraling out of control when we least expect it. As a recovering addict during this time, equipping ourselves with the …

Broken, But Not Defeated

by Michell Spoden On January 24, 2018 I sat in the court room for the sentencing of Raed Salti, who was charged with 25 different counts of rape, kidnapping, …

The Courage to Forgive

by Shanen Dibbern I can’t remember what the weather was like on the night she tried to take my life. I only know that in my limited capacity to empathize …

How to Help a Loved One when They Return from Treatment

by Maurine Anderson Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction is quite possibly one of the most difficult trials that a person can face in life, and therefore …

Ways Addiction Recovery Can Foster a Successful Career

by Per Wickstrom Addiction recovery is an ongoing course of action.  No one just beats addiction at a rehab center and never has to work at their recovery …

Eastern Wisdom Western Soul – free bonus materials with purchase

Today is the day Eastern Wisdom Western Soul by Richard Singer is being released. This book simply and compassionately guides you to a life filled with …

Alcohol & Drug Temptations: How to Stay on Track During & After College

by Per Wickstrom College students are more than twice as likely to abuse drugs and alcohol compared to their peers who are not in college. Having struggled …

6 Tips for Resisting Temptation During Recovery

by Sara Stringer Everybody says that admitting you have an addiction is the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do. Guess what: getting sober and living life …

Serenity- The Answer to Addiction?

by John Gary Serenity is the calmness individuals feel inside. Serenity is a huge part of our physical and emotional self-care. When individuals suffer from …

How to Get Your Health Insurance Provider to Pay for Substance Abuse Treatment

by Michaela Kajiwara Thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, health …

Addiction Treatment: Is There a ‘Wrong’ Way to Quit?

by Sara Stringer We all know the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. From the risk of overdose to financial problems and emotional distress, the effects of …

Addiction Recovery: Staying Sober after Treatment

by Sara Stringer Addiction is a serious disease that is associated with life-threatening complications. And, because of the dangers of prolonged substance …

Getting Your Life Back on Track after a DUI

by Sara Stringer If you’ve been charged with a Driving Under Influence (DUI), you probably understand the seriousness of these types of offenses. With …

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